So you took the quiz and are a
Rescuer?
Don’t stress, we’ve got your back.
Rescuer
Defined
The “Rescuer” is a leader who rescues struggling people, weakening their ability to think for themselves and to learn how to spot problems and recover from them.
- Intention: To ensure people are successful and protect their reputation.
- Outcome: People become dependent, which weakens their reputation.
Your Next Steps
Follow these steps to shift from Diminishing to Multiplying.
Get Started:
Two Simple Tips (2 min)
Liz Wiseman, author of Multipliers: How The Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, introduces the “Rescuer” tendency and offers two tips to combat it.
Take Action:
Run an Experiment
Designed to help ameliorate your Rescuer tendency, this experiment will help you play the role of coach rather than problem solver.
The "Give It Back" Experiment
Slow down your rescuer by giving ownership back to the person it belongs to.
Download ExperimentDive Deep:
Read the Book
Go beyond overcoming your diminishing tendencies and learn about becoming a Multiplier leader, someone who makes everyone around them smarter.
Report Back:
Share your Experience
We're excited to find out how these steps went, so keep your eyes peeled for an email coming in the next few days with this final step.